Top 10-R&B and Soul Night

OOOhhh Usher said he gonna be so tough on them...Critical..Then turns around when they are live says they were all great..Odd, I know of at least 5 that really suck...There is a shocker, Usher has an album dropping his new album...So here we have our first product drop of the night...He is too cool for school...



Ellen is dressed like the Dutch Boy Paint Kid



Siobahn....Thru the Fire...Sampled in Kanye West's song..Chaka Khan original....The lower register is not flat but creepy...Chaka is a hard one..During the first chorus and the second she hit some sour notes..Not her best...Now its just her scream but that does not help when the rest of the song is flat...6...even with the screaming..All over the place....Randy said big song but it was all over the place and not your best...Ellen said I agree, not your best and your hiking and lost the trail and freaked out and not your best...Kara said you got nervous but the other parts were not there..Your lower register was not there...Simon said it sounded like you were running a marathon and you were out of breath and you look all over the place..weakest so far..





Ellen is still dressed like the Dutch Boy Paint Kid.


Casey....Singing Steve Wonder Hold On....Snap Usher likes him too and he is incredible...Good song for his voice...Doing a good job...8.5..He is the same most every week..Randy said it was hot, showed range excellent choice..Ellen said you are consistent...but sound generic and safe..Kara said you are showing us what you got..Simon said it was one of your strongest so far. Sounded authentic and impressive..

Mike..Usher was so tender with him..India Arie..Ready for Love...Good song....Perched out in the crowd..Electric Acoustic...sounds good so far...Fox has all the kids waving their hands..I like that the band has not kicked in yet...or at all..Nice job..9....Randy said Mike Mike good ballad loving every performance..Ellen said it was beautiful...Kara said you did a great job with it and got to the emotion on the song bull shit again..Simon said it was the first time where you look like an artist..You demonstrated is the difference between being different or being silly...


Didi...What Becomes of the Broken Hearted...Surprise he likes her too..and she is crying...Came in a bit early..Hair looks flat and she seems ahead of the song at first..Little flat at start of the first chorus...The song is coming off boring..Better at the end and pulled it out...7...Randy said it flat lined just was not great..Ellen said it was dramatic and I love you and way dramatic and I love you and not your best...Kara said it was way over done and you have lost your way..Simon said it was like swimming in jelly not easy to get through so over the top so old and so off key..She said the song means a lot to her and Ryan is trying to make her cry..Ryan is very touchy this year...Up next..A cheese dick shot of a cheese dick performer....Vote for the worst wants to keep him in so I am into it..Tim Urban

Tim Urban Should not have been in the competition...Sweet Love by Anita Baker...Usher said I dont believe you, have you ever been in love...Tim said Yeah..Usher said make me that person..Whoa...But he did sing better....Hmmmm....Sitting down..the cheese start....flat at start and such a huge song for someone like him but it is funny..stare at the camera and make faces like Efron...He is staring like Ted into the lights and singing his little heart out..Not all that bad....7....Randy said listen sounded like a singing waiter, but you sang in mostly in tune but had no soul....Tim is making a face...smile...Ellen said there is a drinking game when I call you adorable...Why did you pick that song and it looked like you are sneaking into a bed room...Kara said it was like Broadway and Vegas and no soul..Tim is laughing..Simon said it makes no difference what we say, its like a mouse fighting an elephant...You are not gonna win, but it does not matter cause your gonna smile, you don't care, the audience will vote for you, no one cares you will be here next week so well done...

Andy Garcia...Perhaps worse than Tim...Usher asked him to look into his eyes..Creepy...Usher should put a milk ring around his mouth....So far doing a good job...acoustic with the beat seat...Doing a Chris Brown song...His best performance on stage...Not great but I would give him an 8...Randy said you are back...best in a long time..Ellen said it was a hit...Kara said that is one giant leap in the right direction...Simon said it was miles better from what we have heard from you..As a person you are boring you have to start showing personality...

Katy Stevens...Another girl who cannot sing and is going to do Aretha...OMG WTF..It may sound like Urethra...She does not sound all that bad but in some parts is trying to scream it out loud to sound like Aretha and its pitchy but one of her best performances in the last few weeks...8...I thought this was going to be her end but she is going to survive...Back singers really helped her out...Not a bad job..Randy said Yo so listen it was one of the best vocal performances of the night...Ellen said vocals were great but it was not current...Kara said you found where you belong but you need to make it young and commercial...Simon said you are not Christina is not fair it was good but robotic..It was so star search...Kara's advice to you has been wrong...A fight is brewing.....

Lee Dweedle....Treat Her Like a Lady..Good choice for his voice..He is becoming a dark horse in this show...Not my fave at first but growing on me...Like just the guitar....then the rest kicks in..this is the best of the night so far...takes it up and takes it down and all in tune and consistent...9.5...Killed it..Randy said fantastic..Best I heard from you da bomb..Ellen the night has started..Kara said it was amazin..Simon said this might be the nite your life has changed forever...

Crystal..Midnight Train to Georgia...Great song for her...She seems consumed by the playing at the start but good and then hops up the band kicks in but I think I may have not have done that.She tried to go to a really high place but did not hit and then adjusted...9... Randy said another great performance..Ellen said you are never not good...Kara said I am so glad and I cannot wait to see what you do next week...Simon said good choice of song, vocals at times were great, lose backup singers, the piano was a drain on you, but do not get lost in this process...

Aaron to close Bill Withers..Aint no sunshine...Christina Christenson rocked this song in the first season....He looks afraid...Did a nice job with the song..8...Not bad but did not move me too much..Randy said it was ok...Ellen said it was a good song choice and a good job..Kara said I liked it...Simon said compared to Lee it was like a cupcake, having said that you are not leaving this week...

AI The Guys

I am not even gonna give my opinions this week for the guys...There are only two guys that can really sing and its a waste of time this season..

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Katy Stevens...Kelly Clarkson Breakaway...FLAT...The whole song...Then sharp...She took an exciting song and dumbed it down..6...Not a good way to start..Randy said the song was too big for you and it did not work..Ellen said with her eyes wide open and you are great and young and I did not feel you...WHAT...Kara said you have a great radio voice..We have people who know themselves and those who dont..You dont but you are going to be a huge story..WHAT.... Simon said it is confusing...You have been given advice you have taken and its a problem...Its not working and you sucked the energy out of it...

Siobahn...House of the Rising Sign...So far so good..Nice tone and pitch..Slow and then some add ins..They are all gonna like this..9...Randy said you always take risks and you know Im a fan dude dog..Ellen said I know that house, you are why I love music because you move me..Kara loved it and she is surprised by her...Simon did not like..

Casey or Lacey...The Story....She sounds ok but too much muggin for the camera...boring...not bad..8...Randy said yo, whats cool but boring and sleepy but good performance...Ellen said it was good and perfect...Kara said you got here because of this...Simon said he did not love love the song but it sounded good...

Kaitlynn...Carole King...I feel the earth move...Eh...not a good choice but once again she is singing it well...she should have just played it slower and by herself on the piano...8...Randy said yo the hair is good but no connection bu the vibe was not there, not special...Ellen made reference to her guitar...Not a good choice of song..Not enough...Kara felt like she was not competing but just going through the motions and she is missing and not playing and what happened..Simon said I like you hair..On the downside it was request night sounding..sorry

Dee Dee...Bella Dona..She has a very distinctive voice..Updated a great song, not huge but not a bad job..I liked it.....she does have soul...9...Randy said Yo and said it was better than last week...Said it was not wow..Ellen said yes in dee dee dee dee..Like what you did with it..Kara said one of my faves for the season..Simon said I agree with Kara..Thought it was the best so far tonight...and it was a wow moment it was well balanced and a brilliant choice of song...

Paige....Smile....What the hell...Too old of a song...She can sing though so it should be good..Nice control of her voice but the song is putting everyone to sleep it has to get moving...she did a nice job just bad choice..8... Randy said I love that song but it was way too big..Ellen said it was sad and heavy...Kara agreed...It was all wrong...Simon said it was horrible choice and arrangement was bad...you have a great voice but no idea who you are and it may cost you...

Crystal...Good..9...One of the best girls...Randy said this is what the show is about..Ellen said great..Kara said now i see what the record will be..Simon said you are going to be in the top 12..Improved

Lilly Scott up last singing some Patsy..I fall to pieces...Eeeekkk not a great Patsy song..Not doing a bad job, her lower register was rough but it is coming back...The end was huge....She is one of the girls that knows who she is..9....Randy said it was hot and you are in the zone..ellen said love your voice love you..Kara said you made Patsy feel current..Simon said you are very brave with that song on this night..It did not have the wow...

AI-Final 10 Girls

Girls are up tonight after a mystery illness prevented them from singing tonight..First up..

Cyrstal....CCR..Long as I can C light...Problems is that no one really knows this song so you cannot benchmark it but she is doing a good job..sung well and very county..Nice job...9...We will use her as our benchmark..Randy said you are true and you do not try to be anyone else...Hot...Ellen said that is pure talent nothing forced or pushed..God I want to scream when she says that...Kara said you are American rock..You are focused and hit a new level..Simon said you chose a great song and I underestimated since last week..vocal was incredible...You are a serious artist...

Haeley...Singing Miely...Low register sketchy...Pitchy in parts....7...Randy said it did not work, no connection to the song...Ellen said it was like you memorized the song but it did not suit you...Kara said you are open and real you are a good performer of getting your voice stronger...Simon said it was a mess...

Lacey....God her intro was sooo boring....Six Pence Kiss me...Starting it off bad...not bad not good just ok..She just does not have that strong of a voice... 7...Randy said it would have worked but you did nothing special...Ellen said it was adorable..Kara said we felt like we lost you and this song brought it back but you have to step it up....Simon... it was a little better from last week but you look like you are taking part but not looking to win..

Katie....Put Your Records On...What is up with the walk in? Big song for her to sing and she is getting lost in the song..It falls short of the original by a long mile...Its not bad but it not fantastic so it just sounds blah...7....Randy said there were bright moments but the first part was pitchy...Ellen said you have a great voice and she said that three times...Kara said I am frustrated but you need to do your own thing, you need more impact...Simon said you made an attempt but you are failing...not a winning performance..

Didi...She is 23..She looks old for 23...Lean on Me....flat at the start but picks up.. She has a distinctive voice and it is pretty good ...8...Randy said he would not have chosen that song...Ellen once again said she loves her and her voice and you are here and you are present with energy and then she said it was not a great song choice...Kara said not good...You are not consistent...and it was all over the place..Simon said it was all over the place..He was interrupted by a girl in the audience but did not go off on them..said it was a wasted song..He made her cry...

Michelle... Arms Wide Open..Creed...Interesting... She took a pretty powerful song and weakened it...Made it sound like it was from an 80's movie....got swallowed in the song and then time stood still....she screamed wide open at the end....7...Randy said pitch problems..You look hot...but did not do enough with the song...fell flat..Ellen said you look great and you changed and then repeated it and it almost worked and then repeated herself....Kara said my fave performance of yours ever..Simon agreed with Kara said the first part was better than the second..

Lilly....A Change is Gonna Come..Big Song by Sam....The guitar is not mic'd correctly.....Odd but not a bad version....I like it...9...different...Randy said you are unique and you did a good job...fave of the night....Ellen said you have it..I think she is looking for a threesome....Kara said you had your first moment...Simon said this makes the point, thought it was good but not crazy great...

Caitlyn....Coldplay....Oh God, started off flat and way too slow...she is dragging each chord out but still not too bad..if you are pushing out a baby or an egg..I'm confused because she sounds good but it just drags...8...Randy said he liked it but it was way slow...Ellen said she liked that she played guitar,,,then realized she did not but said it was an indication because it was too slow...Kara said she loves her and does not love her....Simon said it was a smart choice of song but you look corny when you perform but much better than last week...

Paige....I like her...Walkaway by Kelly Clarkson...As good as Kelly herself... This chick has the best voice in this show this season..This is the season 9 American Idol...I think we will prove to have a much bigger range than Kelly...10...Randy said he liked it but not over the top...not the best choice....He is on crack..Ellen....said she loved it and changed it with energy and fun and have fun and your moment for fun....Kara said its an angry song and she smiled and she liked it..Simon said I agree with Randy that she has not chosen the right song...I agree with Ellen

Siobhan...Think by Aretha....Big song, but she is hitting it hard..One of the best performances of the night...10...she brought it...Randy said it was bold and fearless and it was dope....Ellen said I loved it and it was great..Kara said I cant get over that night..Simon said you are so strange as a compliment...parts of the song that was terrible but the note was incredible...Dark horse...

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Casey...I don't Want To Be...Perfect song for him...Guitar chops good...started off good but when he came to the first chorus it got rough for some reason...Like he could not hear the music or forgot the words...pulled it together and as good as the first guy..I give him a 8 and the first guy a 8..Randy said I love you doing your Hendrix and I can see you making this type of record. Ellen said you cant go wrong with that song and if there was paper everything is there and a stiffness and smile and repeated stuff and great..Kara said you took two steps back..notes were off and you did not take it to another level...Simon said I am with Kara..this week you turned into any bar singer...

Alex ..John Legend..This might be brutal...Oh God...horrible..He is swallowing words and cutting off his words hard and it does not blend..He is too nasal and its just not good...7...Just odd performance...Randy said it was an improvement over last week...Ellen said about a banana in a bag and compliments and gaining and a voice and a mullet and then repeat....Kara said everyone is rooting for you...Simon said that was better than last week but he is not singing to win...

Toddrick is next and he is going to sing Tina Turner..WTF..Starting off flat and slow and odd...I do not know what to think..Gets better as it got faster but he start was off..7...Randy said the end was good but did not love it..Ellen said to dance which is odd and blah blah blah and repeated..Kara said we all like you but you are all over the place...Simon said it was a theme park performance...

Jermaine....Marvin Whats Going On...I'm confused at the start...its like a bad lounge act or neo soul wanna be...As it gets faster there are a lot of pitch problems..He seems to have a hard time finding his range...6.5...Randy said there was some nice parts but not that good...Ellen said I love your style and you have great style and I don't know it was off and pushed too hard...Kara said you can do this like she says to everyone...and it feels forced...Simon said we are frustrated because you water down a good song..But they are going to church together..Very cabaret...Hmmmm what did I say...

Andy Garcia...You Give Me Something...Good song for him..Wearing a scarf...Hmmmm..unless things change he is not your next American Idol..This song is pitchy and flat and not sung right..Its a good song but he made it drag...7...Randy said dog it was not a good vibe..All over pitchy mistakes....Ellen said something but the camera cut to his family and I do not know if that is his GF or sister but she looked like Rhianna..wowzer...Ellen said nothing..then she said it again..Kara said I do like you but you are going down hill..Simon said once again its frustrating and its an indication that you are lacking something..

Aaron...My Girl..Uggg hard song to sing cause it comes off cheesy..Not doing a bad job though..I'm not bored by it which I get when others try to do this song...Sounds a little country..One of the best of the night..8 or 9...Randy said did not think I was going to like it but you changed my mind..Ellen said you moved around and sang well and it showed us you can sing and you should have selected a different song..Kara said I like you. Simon said he did not like the song..it was all over the place..

Tim...just weak..Thanks God he has the back up singer...6..Just sucked..Randy said how was that for you..I did not get it..Not special nothing great..Ellen said he should join the cast of glee but you have no selling points but singing is not for you..Kara said you look the part but you are not there...Simon said he disagrees with these three and said it was a better performance this week and he is really acting well..He is acting shocked...He uses the term artist about himself but he is soo not an artist

Lee up next and I hope he can save another bad week..Lips of an Angel... I dont think he sings in english..Good song choice for him..He has a different voice..I dont think he knows how to sing,,,8...Randy said it was a bold move and take chances..Huh...there were pitch problems but I liked it..Ellen said there is passion and it was a great performance...Kara said it was a big problem and there are some pitch problems...Simon said raise your shoulders and vocally you are head and shoulders above the rest but you look scared..